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Hi Belly-ttt

You might see the answer your question in the following excerpt of dictionary (see the written in bold italic)

coun·ter·part (koun'tər-pärt')
n.

1. 1. One that closely resembles another.
   2. One that has the same functions and characteristics as another; a corresponding person or thing: Their foreign minister is the counterpart of our secretary of state.
2. A copy or duplicate of a legal paper.
3. 1. One of two parts that fit and complete each other.
   2. One that serves as a complement.

Regards.

V.